Alcorn County News

A heat advisory has been issued for much of the Mid-South, with temperatures expected to reach dangerous levels for the next week.

Several defendants received prison sentences last week in Lee County Circuit Court for methamphetamine-related crimes, with sentences ranging up to 60 years.

The Batesville Driver Service Bureau will be temporarily closed for repairs today and will reopen at 8 a.m. tomorrow. Residents are advised to visit nearby locations.

Mississippi Outdoors visits Lake Elvis Presley in Tupelo for a bass fishing adventure, highlighting anglers’ superstitions and the lake’s revival.

A heat advisory is in effect Monday for regions near and west of the Mississippi River, with heat index values expected to reach 105 degrees Fahrenheit or higher.

A heat advisory remains in effect for regions along and west of the Mississippi River, with dangerous heat indices expected to persist through midweek, officials say.

James Warrington was last seen leaving Magnolia Regional Hospital on foot, prompting a search by authorities.

The National Weather Service in Memphis has issued a heat advisory for areas along and west of the Mississippi River, warning of dangerous heat conditions.

Temperatures are expected to rise into the low to mid-90s next week, with heat indices surpassing 105 degrees in some areas. Afternoon thunderstorms are also forecast daily.

This weekend’s temperatures were milder than forecasted, but a warming trend is expected to bring heat indices of 105 to 110 by midweek.